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Education
24 June 2026, 5:36 pm
The safety and rights of people with albinism in Uganda remain at risk
Joan Namusabi, a volunteer with Uganda Albinism Umbrella has called for urgent action to make life safer for persons with albinism in Uganda. She shared her own experience of being forced to quit her job due to negative attitudes from…
23 June 2026, 3:33 pm
Lango Cultural Institution commends GIZ, FIMAT for empowering youth through R…
By Frank Oyugi LIRA CITY – The Lango Cultural Institution has lauded the German government and the Fountainhead Institute of Management and Technology (FIMAT) for their strategic partnership aimed at equipping regional youth with critical technical skills and driving rural…
23 June 2026, 9:02 am
Mistreated young girl in P.7 collapses in class
By Patrick Kyamanduma Uganda Martyrs Nyakasanga p.s in Kasese Municipality reports a case of child abuse. The leadership of Uganda Martyrs Nyakasanga Primary School in Kasese Municipality has appealed to well-wishers, child rights advocates, and human rights defenders to urgently…
17 June 2026, 13:09
Aruu county MP intervenes in Puranga secondary school staffing crisis
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Aruu County MP Christopher Komakech has pledged support to address teacher shortages and infrastructure challenges at Puranga Secondary School in Pader District. Students, school administrators, and local leaders highlighted staffing gaps, while the Headteacher called for…
17 June 2026, 12:02 pm
Community dialogue highlights rising school dropout concerns, calls for stronger…
By Geoffrey Okwong A community dialogue meeting held at Wili Wili Primary School in Latanya Sub-county, Pader District, has highlighted growing concerns over rising school dropout rates, with stakeholders calling for stronger community action, parental responsibility, and enforcement of education…
17 June 2026, 11:50 am
Female journalists trained on digital safety and online security
By Winnie Auma Female journalists from Northern and Eastern Uganda have received training on digital safety and security aimed at protecting them from online harassment and improving their digital journalism skills. The two-day training, held in Mbale, was organized by…
9 June 2026, 10:09 am
Heroes Day instills patriotism and national values among learners, says headteac…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As Uganda marks Heroes Day today, education stakeholders have emphasised the importance of the occasion in nurturing patriotism and national values among learners. Heroes Day is commemorated annually to recognise and honour both living and deceased Ugandans…
29 May 2026, 12:44 pm
UNEB extends candidate registration deadline for 2026 national examinations
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), Mr Dan Odongo, has briefed the media on the ongoing registration of candidates for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced…
24 May 2026, 8:24 pm
Lango parents warned against keeping children at home over Ebola fears
By Dickens Aruca Parents and guardians in the Lango sub-region have been urged not to use the Ebola outbreak as a reason to keep children away from school as Term II officially begins on Monday, 25 May 2026. The appeal…
24 May 2026, 3:05 pm
Kitgum Mayor dismisses claims on PTA fee abolition
By Otim Moses The Mayor of Kitgum Municipality, His Worship Okwera Richard Ojara, has dismissed reports circulating within the district alleging that PTA payments and parents’ contributions in government-aided schools have been abolished or significantly reduced. According to the Mayor,…